Viticulture and winemaking are important socioeconomic sectors in many European regions.
Climate plays a vital role in the terroir of a given wine region, as it strongly controls canopy …

Climate is the main factor affecting grape and wine quality in Mediterranean viticulture.
Global warming provokes an increase in the accumulation of soluble solids in grapes …

Climate change will impose increasingly warm and dry conditions on vineyards. Wine
quality and yield are strongly influenced by climatic conditions and depend on complex …

Climate change is a major challenge in wine production. Temperatures are increasing
worldwide, and most regions are exposed to water deficits more frequently. Higher …

Temperature, water, solar radiation, and atmospheric CO2 concentration are the main
abiotic factors that are changing in the course of global warming. These abiotic factors …

California is a global leader in the agricultural sector and produces more than 400 types of
commodities. The state produces over a third of the country's vegetables and two-thirds of its …

The energy transition is one of the greatest challenges of our time. While photovoltaics (PVs)
became the cheapest technology for generating electricity in many regions, the rising …

Currently, the main role of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) in wine is to conduct the malolactic
fermentation (MLF). This process can increase wine aroma and mouthfeel, improve …

Plant phenolics have been for many years a theme of major scientific and applied interest.
Grape berry phenolics contribute to organoleptic properties, color and protection against …

Saccharomyces cerevisiae starter cultures are largely used in winemaking to repress the
wild microorganisms and achieve more predictable and desired outcomes. Notwithstanding …